I've traded in my youth for the wisdom of todayAnd now I'm here to meet the challenge of the day
Yesterday is gone and all the past is deadToday is where I am, so I live for it instead

Learning what I've learned, oh, has wrought a change in meI can change the world, and there's nothing I can't be
Life begins today. Oh, adventure at its bestLeave what lies behind. Today - today will be my test

Chorus (x2)Coming of age. This is my coming of age.Coming of age. This is my coming of age

There is a man somewhere - in a prison cellAnd he's left there to rot - in his darkened hell
And he prays day and night - for release to comeAnd he prays for his jailers - and everyone

And his jailers outside - see him praying thereAnd they cannot understand - why this man should care
For those who imprison - the likes of heBut this man is the one - who's truly free

(Chorus)Oh, it don't matter where you are - For Christ, you can shine just like a star
Oh, you can pray for even those - who hate, and in time, well who knows?
You might even save a soul from hell - so shine for Jesus while there's time

There is a rich man - with his familyGetting fat while the poor man - goes so hungry
And he works day and night - just to gain more wealthAt the cost of his family - and his health

And his fingers hold on - to his wealth so tightAs he clambers for more - just so that he might
Be free from all fear - on the coming dayBut he'll never be free - and it's him who pays